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Best Wilkes Barre Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 719 students in Wilkes Barre, PA.

The private elementary school in Wilkes Barre, PA is St. Nicholas-st Mary's School.

The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.

67% of private elementary schools in Wilkes Barre, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Mennonite).

Top-Ranked Wilkes Barre Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School

Location

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St. Nicholas-st Mary's School

(Catholic)

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242 S Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823-8089

Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed

Al Noor Islamic Academy

(Islamic)

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991 Scott Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 991-6107

Gr: K-5 | 28 students

Cheder Menachem

(Jewish)

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60 S River St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 793-2280

Gr: K-8 | 86 students

Milford E Barnes Junior School

Special Education School

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335 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-6425

Gr: K-12 | 60 students

Wilkes-barre Academy

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20 Stevens Road
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 823-7574

Gr: K-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Acceptance rate listed

Wilkes-barre Mennonite School

(Mennonite)

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221 Blackman St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 541-9047

Gr: K-11 | 19 students

[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Bais Menachem Youth Development Prog (Closed 2025)

All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)

150 S Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 239-4348

Gr: 9-12 | 55 students

Holy Redeemer High School (Closed 2006)

(Catholic)

159 S Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 829-2424

Gr: 9-12 | 650 students

Sacred Heart School (Closed 2004)

(Catholic)

607 N Main St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 824-0818

Gr: PK-8 | 225 students

St. Aloysius' School (Closed 2006)

(Catholic)

321 Barney Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 824-6131

Gr: PK-8 | 219 students

Ss Peter & Paul School (Closed 2006)

(Catholic)

25 Hudson Road
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
(570) 824-9433

Gr: PK-8 | 192 students

Overview

This Town (Wilkes Barre)

This State (PA)

# Schools

6 Schools

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Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools
Year	Wilkes Barre, PA Total Schools
2025	6
2024	6
2023	6
2022	6
2021	6
2020	7
2019	6
2018	6
2017	4
2016	4
2015	4

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Student Body:

# Students

719 Students

206,075 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School
Year	Wilkes Barre, PA Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	120	139	199
2024	120	126	192
2023	116	132	193
2022	114	175	205
2021	114	171	201
2020	107	144	188
2019	126	153	193
2018	126	151	190
2017	178	174	199
2016	178	174	196
2015	178	164	183

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% Average Students of Color

28%

26%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Wilkes Barre, PA Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	28%	26%	33%
2024	28%	26%	32%
2023	33%	25%	32%
2022	14%	25%	32%
2021	14%	24%	31%
2020	14%	24%	31%
2019	14%	24%	31%
2018	14%	24%	30%
2017	11%	24%	31%
2016	11%	24%	31%
2015	11%	25%	31%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

64 Teachers

18,980 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Wilkes Barre, PA Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	11:1	11:1	11:1
2024	11:1	11:1	11:1
2023	11:1	11:1	11:1
2022	12:1	11:1	11:1
2021	12:1	12:1	11:1
2020	12:1	12:1	11:1
2019	13:1	12:1	11:1
2018	13:1	12:1	11:1
2017	15:1	12:1	11:1
2016	15:1	12:1	12:1
2015	15:1	12:1	12:1

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Average Class Size

20 students

15 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Wilkes Barre, PA Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	20	15	16
2024	20	15	15
2023	20	15	15
2022	20	14	15
2021	20	14	15
2020	20	14	15
2019	20	14	15
2018	20	14	15
2017	20	14	15
2016	20	14	15
2015	20	14	15

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,425

$13,037

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Wilkes Barre, PA Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	$2,425	$13,264	$14,043
2024	$2,425	$11,335	$12,357
2023	$2,425	$10,876	$11,693
2022	$2,425	$10,552	$11,199
2021	$2,425	$10,613	$10,824
2020	$2,425	$10,244	$10,496
2019	$2,425	$10,114	$10,300
2018	$2,425	$10,203	$10,056
2017	$2,425	$10,400	$9,712
2016	$2,425	$9,765	$9,307
2015	$2,425	$9,316	$8,903

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Average Acceptance Rate

75%

81%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Wilkes Barre, PA Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	75%	80%	81%
2024	75%	87%	85%
2023	75%	86%	85%
2022	75%	86%	85%
2021	75%	86%	86%
2020	75%	86%	86%
2019	75%	85%	85%
2018	75%	85%	85%
2017	75%	85%	86%
2016	75%	85%	85%
2015	75%	84%	86%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.58

0.57

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Wilkes Barre, PA Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	0.58	0.57	0.64
2024	0.58	0.56	0.64
2023	0.60	0.56	0.63
2022	0.42	0.56	0.62
2021	0.42	0.55	0.62
2020	0.44	0.54	0.62
2019	0.44	0.53	0.61
2018	0.44	0.53	0.60
2017	0.39	0.51	0.59
2016	0.39	0.51	0.59
2015	0.39	0.51	0.58

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# American Indian Students

1 Student

195 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

61 Students

7,529 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Wilkes Barre, PA Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	9%	4%	5%
2024	9%	4%	5%
2023	14%	5%	5%
2022	4%	4%	5%
2021	4%	4%	5%
2020	4%	3%	5%
2019	6%	4%	4%
2018	6%	4%	4%
2017	2%	3%	4%
2016	2%	3%	4%
2015	2%	3%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

46 Students

10,145 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Wilkes Barre, PA Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	6%	5%	9%
2024	6%	5%	9%
2023	5%	4%	9%
2022	2%	5%	8%
2021	2%	5%	9%
2020	2%	5%	9%
2019	2%	4%	8%
2018	2%	4%	8%
2017	2%	4%	8%
2016	2%	4%	8%
2015	2%	4%	8%

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# Black Students

41 Students

20,869 Students

% Black Students

10%

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Wilkes Barre, PA Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	6%	10%	8%
2024	6%	10%	8%
2023	6%	10%	8%
2022	4%	11%	7%
2021	4%	11%	8%
2020	4%	10%	8%
2019	3%	10%	8%
2018	3%	10%	8%
2017	2%	9%	7%
2016	2%	9%	8%
2015	2%	10%	8%

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# White Students

448 Students

129,100 Students

% White Students

61%

62%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Wilkes Barre, PA Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	61%	62%	55%
2024	61%	63%	55%
2023	60%	63%	55%
2022	75%	64%	57%
2021	75%	64%	57%
2020	73%	65%	58%
2019	73%	66%	59%
2018	73%	66%	59%
2017	77%	68%	61%
2016	77%	68%	61%
2015	77%	68%	61%

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# Hawaiian Students

1 Student

182 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

133 Students

39,782 Students

% of Others Students

18%

19%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Wilkes Barre, PA Average	Pennsylvania (PA) Average	National Average
2025	18%	19%	22%
2024	18%	18%	22%
2023	13%	18%	22%
2022	15%	16%	22%
2021	15%	16%	20%
2020	17%	17%	19%
2019	16%	16%	20%
2018	16%	16%	20%
2017	15%	16%	19%
2016	15%	16%	18%
2015	15%	15%	18%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

6 extracurriculars

10 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

5 sports

6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Wilkes Barre, PA?

The private elementary schools in Wilkes Barre, PA is St. Nicholas-st Mary's School.

How many private elementary schools are located in Wilkes Barre?

6 private elementary schools are located in Wilkes Barre.

How diverse are private elementary schools in Wilkes Barre?

Wilkes Barre private elementary schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average of 26%.

What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Wilkes Barre?

67% of private elementary schools in Wilkes Barre are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Mennonite).

Which private elementary schools in Wilkes Barre are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Wilkes Barre include: Cheder Menachem vs. Wilkes-barre Academy

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